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October 16, 2020 -_3.1

“Nightingale of Gujarat” Kaumudi Munshi passes away

The “Nightingale of Gujarat”, Kaumudi Munshi passed away due to COVID-19. During the early stage of her career, Munshi sang mostly in Gujarati, gaining fame with songs like ‘Sachi re maari satre bhavani maa’. The singer also sang Bhojpuri songs, for the 1963 movie Bidesiya she sang ‘Neek Saiyan bin’ with renowned singer Geeta Dutt. …

October 16, 2020 -_4.1

Constantina Dita named ambassador for Half Marathon C’ships Gdynia 2020

Romania’s 2008 Olympic champion, Constantina Dita has been named an ambassador for the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships Gdynia 2020. The 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships, originally scheduled for 29 March 2020 in Gdynia, Poland, was postponed until 17 October 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. WARRIOR 3.0 | Banking Awareness Batch for SBI, …

October 16, 2020 -_6.1

NTPC CMD Gurdeep Singh’s term extended till 2025

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of state-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd, chairman and managing director, Gurdeep Singh till 31 July 2025. He had first assumed the charge of utility’s chairman and managing director in February 2016. Boost your Banking Awareness Knowledge with Adda247 Live Batch: TARGET GA BATCH | …

October 16, 2020 -_7.1

India contributes 1 million dollars to UNRWA for Palestine Refugees

India has contributed one million dollars to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees in Near East. This aid will support the Agency’s programmes and services, including education, health care, relief and social services. Boost your Banking Awareness Knowledge with Adda247 Live Batch: TARGET GA BATCH | Banking Awareness Batch for SBI, RRB, …

October 16, 2020 -_8.1

India re-elected as president of International Solar Alliance

India and France were re-elected as the president and co-president of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a term of two years at the virtual meeting of the third assembly. A total of 53 member countries and 5 signatory and prospective member countries participated in the assembly. Boost your Banking Awareness Knowledge with Adda247 Live …

October 16, 2020 -_9.1

Cricket journalist and commentator Kishore Bhimani passes away

Veteran sports journalist and Cricket commentator, Kishore Bhimani passed away. He was a leading cricket commentator in the Eighties and Nineties and is best remembered for being on the air during the tied Test of 1986 between India and Australia in Chepauk, Chennai. He had received a lifetime achievement award for his decades-long contribution in …

October 16, 2020 -_10.1

DG of Shipping notified as National Authority for Ships Recycling

The Central government has notified the Directorate General of Shipping as the National Authority for Recycling of Ships. The DG Shipping has been designated as the apex authority for the ship recycling industry of India under Section 3 of the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019. The office of the National Authority of Ship Recycling will …

October 16, 2020 -_11.1

Cabinet approves Rs. 5718 crore World Bank-supported STARS project

Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the implementation of the Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) project. STARS is a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education for improving the quality of education, in the Indian School Education System. The total …

October 16, 2020 -_12.1

Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbai Jeenbekov resigns

Kyrgyzstan President, Sooronbai Jeenbekov has resigned from his post, following 10 days of unrest caused by protesters who have demanded his removal from office. On 4th October 2020, he was re-elected as the President in Parliamentary election, causing political turmoil throughout the country. Boost your Banking Awareness Knowledge with Adda247 Live Batch: TARGET GA BATCH | Banking …